Review of Les Misérables (2012) by Lawrence Toppman for Charlotte Observer — 25 Dec 2012
Where the musical falls short is – well, music. Hooper's quest for realism leads singers to sob, choke off sentences or drop into inaudible whispers during grand melodies. A musical ought to convey emotions too large for speech: sorrow, joy, love that can't be expressed in ordinary ways.
Turning songs into vocalized dramatic monologues misses the point.
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This review of Les Misérables (2012) was written by Lawrence Toppman and published by Charlotte Observer on 25 Dec 2012.
Les Misérables has generally received positive reviews.
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